Wellington Region
Post-lockdown boost: 10 major infrastructure projects submitted as 'shovel ready'
A list of 10 infrastructure projects, including the Convention Centre, and the Omaroro Reservoir, have been submitted as "shovel-ready" projects to the government.
Three arrested following burglary and police chase
Three people have been arrested following a burglary and police chase in Wellington this afternoon.
Wairarapa mayors offer local businesses support
Wairarapa's three mayors are urging local businesses to contact them if they're experiencing financial hardship and can't pay their rates.
Wellington councillors vote for six months rates holiday
Wellington councillors agreed to let some businesses and residents apply to defer their June rate payment to the end of the year.
Interislander terminal preferred for Wellington multi-ferry berth
Wellington's Interislander terminal has been named the preferred location for a single, multi-user ferry terminal.
Carterton's first mayor Barry Keys dies
Barry Keys, who died on Tuesday aged 82, will be remembered as the glue that kept Carterton District Council together at its foundation.
Hospitals around NZ race to increase ICU capacity
Hutt Hospital has created a new intensive care unit in less than two weeks, as hospitals around the country race to prepare for Covid-19.
The challenges of keeping your distance
The rule to keep 2 metres apart has been catching people out and provoking some tense moments for those out exercising.
NZ Post courier staff stood down over non-compliance of social distancing
New Zealand Post has stood down four courier workers in Wellington for not observing social distancing with each other on the job.
Coronavirus: Lockdown ends shop assistant's career early
Even before coronavirus threw a spanner in the works in terms of everyone's plans, Saunders Shoes in Masterton was destined to shut its doors tomorrow for the final time. Audio
Man crushed, another arrested in Wellington
A man with weapons scared staff in a Wellington hotel, while nearby a man was crushed this afternoon.
Night shelter gifted 22 fridges for Covid-19 lockdown
Wellington Night Shelter guests have been given an upgrade, to help them self-isolate.
Wellington Phoenix coaching staff diagnosed with coronavirus
A Wellington Phoenix coaching staff member has tested positive for Covid-19.
New fog guns help with cleaning on Wellington train, bus service
Wellington's trains and buses are being reduced to ghost services, as public transport is adjusted to cope with the lockdown. And new fog guns have been brought in to disinfect them.
Wellington quiet amid lockdown
Māni Dunlop speaks to reporter Jono Mitchell about what it's like on Wellington's streets. Audio
The Law Worked Against Us
"From the good and the great to the lowest of the low, she bridged a gap," says Georgina Beyer of transgender trailblazer, Carmen Rupe. Find out more in this episode of Eyewitness. Audio
Wellington water pipe repairs delayed by Covid-19
The end date for repair works to a damaged water pipe in Wellington has been pushed back due to the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Digital learning trial in case of Covid-19 closures
Wellington College held a digital learning trial today to prepare for if there is a widespread outbreak of Covid-19 in New Zealand.
Opening day sees axe fall on Māori film festival
The largest indigenous film festival in the Southern Hemisphere has now cancelled all upcoming screenings, despite kicking off with a pōwhiri yesterday.
Mass gull poisoning: Volunteers ensure lucky few survive
Thousands of dollars have been spent and dozens of volunteers have been working to nurse back to health gulls that survived a mass poisoning near Wellington earlier this month.
